47 Year Old Elephant Helped Back On Her Feet at New York Zoo

We have all experienced a moment where we have fallen and, for whatever reason, we can't get back up. Sometimes it is the way we fell, or sometimes it is how we landed. Other times it may be because we are laughing too hard, but no matter what the reason, we are always grateful to the person or persons who help us up.

Seneca Park Zoo Staff Come To The Rescue Of 47-Year-Old Elephant

Genny C, an African Elephant at the Seneca Park Zoo in Rochester, New York, I am sure is extremely grateful to the Seneca Zoo staff who helped her back to her feet yesterday. Genny C was accidentally pushed over by a herdmate at a feeding station, resulting in her being unable to get up.

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Genny C, who is an African Elephant, is 47 years old, and this fall was very serious for her. Once she fell, it became apparent she was struggling to get back up. That is when quick-thinking zoo staff jumped in to help.

Seneca Zoo Staff Help 47-Year-Old Elephant Back to Her Feet

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 I’m incredibly proud of the dedicated animal care and animal health teams at the Seneca Park Zoo, led by Zoo Superintendent Bob Lee, whose quick thinking, expert care, and heroic actions literally saved the life of our beloved elephant. (County Executive Adam Bello via Facebook)

 

An African Elephant Has Been at the Seneca Park Zoo for 4 Decades

Genny C has called the Seneca Park Zoo home since 1979. She also happens to be one of the oldest African Elephants in conservation care. Genny C is the reason that millions of guests to the Zoo have been introduced to African Elephants and the challenges they face in the wild. She is a beloved ambassador.